Holzforschung

Aims & Scope

Holzforschung (HF) is an international scholarly journal that publishes cutting-edge research on the biology, chemistry, physics and technology of wood and wood components.

High quality papers about biotechnology and tree genetics are also welcome.

Rated year after year as one of the top scientific journals in the category of Pulp and Paper (ISI Journal Citation Index), Holzforschung represents innovative, high quality basic and applied research.

The German title reflects the journal's origins in a long scientific tradition, but all articles are published in English to stimulate and promote cooperation between experts all over the world.

Ahead-of-print publishing ensures fastest possible knowledge transfer.

Topics: -Biology, chemistry, physics and technology of wood and wood components -Biotechnology and tree genetics

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.6
2024	2.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.481

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	90

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11962

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	723

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Materials Science, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Classification of Lignins from Different Botanical Origins by FT-IR Spectroscopy

  Citation: 982

  Authors: O.

• Effect of High Temperature on the Change in Color, Dimensional Stability and Mechanical Properties of Spruce Wood

  Citation: 477

  Authors: P., P.

• Cellulose microfibrils: A novel method of preparation using high shear refining and cryocrushing

  Citation: 331

  Authors: Ayan, Mohini, Mark

• Comparative Studies on Cellulolytic Enzyme Lignin and Milled Wood Lignin of Sweetgum and Spruce

  Citation: 299

  Authors: Hou-min, Ellis B., Wynford

• Cell wall features with regard to mechanical performance. A review COST Action E35 2004–2008: Wood machining – micromechanics and fracture

  Citation: 247

  Authors: Lennart, Ingo

• Carbon-13 NMR Spectra of Lignins, 8. Structural Differences between Lignins of Hardwoods, Softwoods, Grasses and Compression Wood

  Citation: 242

  Authors: H.H., D., O., M.

• Magnetic Resonance Studies of Thermally Modified Wood

  Citation: 206

  Authors: H., S. L., F., S., P.

• Solvent screening for the fractionation of industrial kraft lignin

  Citation: 204

  Authors: Antoine, Francisco, Claudia, Martin

• Determination of Lignin Content of<i>Eucalyptus globulus</i>Wood Using FTIR Spectroscopy

  Citation: 200

  Authors: José, Oskar, Helena

• Molar mass determination of lignins by size-exclusion chromatography: towards standardisation of the method

  Citation: 193

  Authors: Stéphanie, Alfred, Mario, Gäoran, Richard, Bo, Jiebing, Bodo, Ed

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